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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Do Something About It

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 11, 2015
     | 3,584 views

    Compassion demands action.

    Do Something about It May 10, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Compassion demands action. Focus Passage: Luke 7:11-17 Supplemental Passage: Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,285 views

    When you know the Lord, He turns your pain into praise. He turns opposition into opportunity for the spread of the Gospel if you will take that opportunity to preach the Word to all without prejudice and without price.

    Eagles are fascinating birds. Did you know a mother eagle constructs her nest with thorns and jagged rocks? These are the first things she lays down. Then she covers that prickly nest with wool, feathers, and the fur of animals she has killed. That makes the nest soft and comfortable, a nice home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Wine And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2014
     | 4,746 views

    To make the most of the time we have left and bring harmony to all your relationships, walk in wisdom, God's Will, and in the fullness of the Spirit.

    In 1867, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel invented a new high explosive, which he named “dynamite.” He was convinced that his invention would make war too horrible to ever happen again. However, he quickly discovered there was no shortage of buyers for his new explosive. He made a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Are We Ready?

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,564 views

    This message is about whether we can ready ourselves for the New Year, even with all the uncertainty. It looks at the time and opportunities we have, and knowing God's will through the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    Are We Ready Ephesians 5:15-18 Today’s message is to answer the question, “Are we ready for the coming new year?” And then, what are we expecting given the uncertainty surrounding this current pandemic? I heard a story of a son who had called his parents to wish them a Happy New Year. As he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How Blessed Are Those Who Mature In The Lord

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 2,967 views

    This message was prepared for and given to residents of a senior living community, and, lifts up reasons for thankfulness for the gift of old age which provides new opportunities to grow in grace.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Matthew 5:1-12 contains a list of blessings known as the Beatitudes, each beginning with “blessed are”. The English word, "blessed" is a translation from the ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 19, 2019
     | 3,098 views

    5 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

    BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED--V— 2Kings 16:1-4; 18:1-7(16:01-18; 18:01-07, 14-16, 17-18; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37) Overcoming Political Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: “America was founded by people who believed that God was their rock of safety. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Greatest Hope Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 435 views

    God may not meet our expectations in every situation, but He ultimately fulfills our greatest hopes and is always present with us, even when He seems distant.

    Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about something we all experience: disappointment. You know, those times when things don't go the way we want or expect them to. And sometimes, it feels like God isn't showing up when we need Him the most. But I want to share a story from the Bible that shows us ...read more

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    The Church Of Philadelphia: Words Of Praise To A Faithful Assembly (Revelation 3:7-13)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 13, 2024
     | 788 views

    The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and be delivered from its enemies and the coming hour of trial upon the world.

    The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 were literal, authentic, verifiable places of worship in the region of Asia Minor within the boundaries of the Roman Empire. These churches are not the product of allegory, nor are they tales of mystics and sages of ancient days. There is nothing written in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tools And Tactics Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 9, 2024
     | 798 views

    People who serve like Jesus know that God has entrusted them with gifts, abilities and opportunities that must be used in service to God. To not use what God has entrusted to us will lead to God's displeasure.

    Introduction: A. Allow me to start this sermon with the story of a boy who other children called “Sparky” after a comic strip horse named Sparkplug. 1. Even though the boy hated the nickname, he could never shake it. 2. School was difficult for Sparky. a. He failed every subject in the 8th ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Victorious Life, The

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,441 views

    We are living in a season of great spiritual opportunities. How do we take advantage of those opportunities and live a life of spiritual victory.

    Introduction Completed a series about- Kingdom of God- being … kingdom minded people, and kingdom builders. There are seasons of life we go through as Christians. There are also seasons in the eternal plan of God. Mtt 16:1-3 Important to understand the season we are in so we know how to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Dangers Of Neglecting The Cross

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,173 views

    A message imploring listeners not to neglect the opportunity to be saved.

    Introduction: I was not one of his fans personally, but for many NASCAR fans, the death of racing legend Dale Earhardt at the 2001 Daytona 500 is still fresh in their minds. On the final lap of the race, he crashed into the wall at a speed of around 180 miles per hour after being tapped from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Do-Gooder Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,796 views

    We are to share good deeds at every opportunity.

    BE A DO-GOODER Galatians 6:6-10 S: Mission Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SHARE GOOD DEEDS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. ?: How? KW: Investments TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 6:6-10, three investments we can make to fulfill our responsibility to share in good deeds. The _____ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Another Chance

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 14,349 views

    God’s opportunity to get things done.

    THE GOD OF ANOTHER CHANCE LUKE 13: 6-9 THE TREE REPRESENTS THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL, WHICH DID NOT GLORIFY GOD BY DEMONSTRATING FRUITFULNESS IN RIGHTEOUSNESS. THE TREE IS ALSO INDICATIVE OF CHRISTIANS WHO ARE SAVED BUT ARE NOT PRODUCTIVE TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. FIG TREES USUALLY HAVE LARGE GREEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Uncut Pages Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,171 views

    There are moments of opportunity waiting to be opened in our lives.

    Philippians 3:13-14 – “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,” “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” l. INTRODUCTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing For The Moment

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,716 views

    Knowing what to do in the moments of tempation and opportunity.

    Title: Preparing for the Moment Text: Multi-texted topical. Introduction: Decisions. 1. Every aspect of life is peppered with decisions. ‒ I decided to come to preach tonight. ‒ You decided to worship tonight. ‒ We will decide where we are going to eat. ‒ We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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